Career Opportunities
Christchurch
Watts & Hughes’ have been established in Christchurch over the past 6 years. We have worked diligently in the Canterbury market, and have recently started extending our services throughout the rest of the South Island. Our ability to secure jobs throughout the South Island has increased our workload, resulting in more job opportunities becoming available.
Please feel free to browse below at our current vacancies at the Christchurch branch. If you are interested, please send a covering letter & CV through to christchurch@whconstruction.co.nz
Site Manager – Christchurch Region
Watts & Hughes is a respected and expanding national main contractor who has a range of projects pending in the South Island and are looking for a site manager to join their team. This is a great opportunity for a Site Manager that is looking to take the next step in their career. We are seeking a Site Manager with experience in both commercial and residential sectors.
What we offer:
– The opportunity to learn from a talented team
– Social and supportive environment
– Hands on approachable management
– A variety of projects
– Career progression opportunities
– A competitive salary
Duties include, but are not limited to:
– Programme of projects for tme and resource
– Client & Subcontractor liaison
– Plan and establish efficent health & safety systems on site
– Attending site meetings
– Ensure construction work meets all requirements, and is done on time
– Keep records of staff and materials
– Work with the Quantity Surveyor to maintain budgets
– Consult with council
What we are looking for:
– A minimum of five years relevant commercial experience
– A degree or trade qualification
– A positive can-do attitude
– Strong Communication Skills
– An excellent understanding of NZ construction practices
Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
Quantity Surveyor – Christchurch Region
Watts & Hughes are looking for an experience Quantity Surveyor in the Christchurch region, who has worked as a Quantity Surveyor in NZ commercial building market at least 5 years.
You will have proven experience in delivering a quality product and provide a service on time and within the set budgets and you will be proactive in helping others to succeed.
Ideally you will have experience in the following:
– Experience at estimating and pricing contracts
– Strong customer service focus
– Good negotiation skills
– Relevant Quantity Surveyor qualification
– Commercial experience
– High level of computer literacy
Duties include, but are not limited to:
– Regular reporting
– Managing subcontractors / customer relationships
– Preparation of subcontract conditions of contract
– Report on financials
– Contractual advice
– Business development
– Close liaison with site/project leadership teams
– Project conclusion and final accounting
– Interacting & communication effectively in the construction contracting environment